Manila, Philippines – Typhoon Ompong maintains it course as it moves closer to Cagayan and Isabela.

As of 7:00 PM, the eye of Typhoon Ompong was located at 260 km East Northeast of Casiguran, Aurora according to the Aerial Images of Earth. It maintains its strength and carries maximum sustained winds of 205 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 255 kph. It slightly accelerated while maintaining its direction Northwest at 30 kph.

Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal (TCWS) No. 4 is hoisted over four areas in Luzon – Cagayan, Northern Isabela, Apayao and Abra. A very intense typhoon is expected to severely affect the locality. Winds of greater than 171 kph up to 220 kph may be expected in at least 12 hours.

Residents in the areas under Signal No. 4 are advised to cancel travels and outdoor activities. Likewise, evacuation to safer shelters should have been competed.

Meanwhile, the following areas are placed under Signal No. 2 – Pangasinan, Tarlac, Nueva Ecija, southern Aurora, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, and Northern Quezon including Polillo Islands. Winds of greater than 61 kph and up to 120 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours.